Unit 4 (Drama) Vocab Flashcard

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What are the words spoken by a character?

Back

Dialogue

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What is the definition of a drama?

Back

A play meant to be performed.

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What is the difference between acts and scenes?

Back

Acts are larger chunks of a drama, scenes are smaller chunks. Scenes are inside of acts.

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What is dialogue?

Back

The words spoken by a character to another character.

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What contains an example of a character cast/list?

Back

Characters: Sam (Carter's Cousin), Carter (a 9 year old boy), Ruben (Carter's friend).

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What is a narrator?

Back

The person who tells the story in a drama.

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What is a script?

Back

The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

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What is the purpose of stage directions?

Back

To provide instructions on how the play should be performed.

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What is an act in a drama?

Back

A major division in a play, often made up of several scenes.

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What is a scene in a drama?

Back

A smaller section of a play that takes place in a single location and time.